Tender

Engineering Inspection Service

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Engineering Inspection Service" is being conducted by Kingston University Higher Education Corporation, located in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom. The tender focuses on statutory engineering inspection services across the university's estate, falling under the industry category of technical inspection and testing services. This open procedure tender is currently at the 'tender' stage, with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 27th March 2026 and the tender period closing on 16th April 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2026 and can be extended up to 30th June 2032, offering substantial engagement opportunities within an above-threshold procurement framework. Interested parties can submit proposals electronically, with documents available in English.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection and testing services, particularly those with expertise in ventilation systems. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality services and possess knowledge and experience in this domain will be well-suited to compete effectively. Given the emphasis on quality criteria, where delivery, quality, knowledge, and experience account for 70% of the evaluation weight, businesses with robust experience in handling large estates and offering comprehensive inspection solutions stand to benefit. The contract period, including potential renewals, presents a significant opportunity for sustained business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Engineering Inspection Service

Notice Description

Provision of statutory Engineering Inspection Services across the University's estate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024161-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 2EE
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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